a cute little "duck in" restaurant. the food was delicious, fast and SUPER filling. my spouse and I got a little bit of everything and left nearly needing a wheelbarrow for both of us. the person working the front was super knowledgeable and walked us through all the food options. for all the food we got it was inexpensive. i can't wait to come back! we got the catfish and chicken tender po boys, chicken gumbo with rice, fries, a hot honey and mango habanero chicken lollipop and the duck in smash burger. read more

Is this what a po' boy is supposed to have tasted like all along??? What have I been missing out on all my life??? That first bite of the garlic-fried bologna po' boy (fully dressed) with American cheese was eye-opening. The gumbo is also delicious (and I don't even like okra), and the red beans & rice have converted me to a Camellia brand red beans fan. I get it now. Amazing and friendly service too. The people who work here are awesome. read more

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Fantastic Cajun food hidden away in a small market in old Valley Park. I've had the Shrimp Po' Boy previously. Today we tried the two PO' Boys. The Fried Bologna and the special of the day, a Rare Roast Beef. Both sandwiches fully dressed. The bologna had fried onions which were a pleasant surprise since they are spicy. The roast beef was a perfect pink and delicious with hot horseradish. We also tried the Gumbo and Red Beans and Rice. I was looking around for hot sauce and didn't see any. After tasting the beans I was pleased to discover they were spicy enough. You order at the front counter and carry the slip to the kitchen counter. When I picked up the order one the cooks commented "good choices ". Definitely agree. read more

From the outside, many would probably miss this unassuming establishment and they are most definitely missing out. A true gem in Valley Park!! Duck in Market offers a rustic and artistic vibe. From the blue checked table cloths to the bottle cap fish on the wall, the decor is quite nostalgic and fun. Feels like stopping by a quaint store on the way to Grandma and Grandpa's river cabin. But we're not here for the vibe; we are here for the food! The food is comfort food with a twist. Let me start with the Fried bologna sandwich. Can a fried bologna sandwich get better? Oh, yes it can and Duck in Market has raised the bar for it. This sandwich was absolutely amazing!! You have to get it with all the fixings...you won't be sorry. And a BLT? How about a Pork belly BLT? This sandwich, like the fried bologna is an elevated version and so yummy. For those looking to try this place, here are a few tips. You order at the front counter and take your ticket to the back counter. Seating is open and they will call your name when your order is up. Beverages are available from refrigerated cases so don't forget to grab one before ordering. It's not a full service restaurant but absolutely worth it! I do want to send kudos to the gentleman working the front counter. Super friendly and helpful. Do yourself a favor and check this place out. Not all good food needs to be pretentious and Duck in Market proves that! read more

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This place came highly recommended by some coworkers in Kansas City, Missouri. They raved about it so much that when I got back from my training in Kansas, I knew I had to check it out for myself. Once I mentioned it to my coworkers here in St. Louis, they insisted I try the fish sandwich, which they swore by. The restaurant is about a nine-minute drive from my workplace, located just off Highway 44 and 141. It's tucked away in an industrial area, and you'd never know it was there unless someone told you about it--there's no big signage or flashy advertisement. In my experience, places like this--hidden gems discovered by word of mouth--often turn out to be the best. When I walked in, the atmosphere immediately felt warm and inviting. A friendly man greeted me at the front desk and enthusiastically told me about the cakes he had made that were available for purchase that day. It's rare to find that kind of personal touch in restaurants, and it added to the charm. While waiting for my food, I noticed the decor, which was eclectic and full of personality. The walls were adorned with handmade art created from bottles, license plates, and other upcycled materials. It was visually stunning, and I couldn't resist snapping a few photos to capture the creativity of the space. Though I initially planned to take my order to go, the atmosphere made me linger for a bit. The fries were so good that I couldn't even wait to get back to work--I found myself sneaking a few on the drive. They were perfectly crisp and seasoned, absolutely addictive. The fish sandwich (a catfish po'boy) was also delicious, though I did have some suspicions that it might not have been true catfish. It tasted more like swai, which has a milder flavor and lacks the distinct "fishy" aroma of catfish. Either way, the sandwich was satisfying and well worth the recommendation. If you've never been to this little hidden market, I highly recommend making the trip, especially on a Friday when they serve their famous catfish. It's the kind of place that leaves an impression--not just because of the food, but because of the overall experience. Between the welcoming service, unique decor, and delicious menu, it's a spot you'll want to tell your friends about too. read more

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Quaint little gem with good food and excellent pastries! My smash "duck" burger was very good. The meatloaf po boy and the red beans and rice my husband had were good, too. We'll have to go back to try some other things on the menu, especially the desserts. We did get some apple turnovers after I posted this and oh my word, out of this world delicious. The chef who made these was also the cashier and he is a true artist with his confections. They were moist, flaky, and so delicious! We will definitely return and try some of his other creations. read more

We accompanied a friend to this quiet but very enjoyable local market, where we found a charming atmosphere that reminded us of a place one would find on the River Road between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. I especially appreciated the red beans and rice, and the tasty, well-spiced gumbo. The young gentleman at the front counter could not have been more pleasant! Thank you for a delightful afternoon. read more

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Glad we made the trip from St. Charles (less than 30 minutes). One of the best bologna sandwiches I have ever had. My wife was happy withe the burger. We will return. read more

Duck In Market - Whole hog double cheeseburger - Convenience Stores Near Me - Valley Park, Missouri

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Best food hands down!!! Fresh and tasty!!! Highly recommend you try their Lunches and carry outs ! read more

Don't let the neighborhood or the small storefront fool you. These guys are cooking some serious creole dishes in there. Best Po Boy I've ever tasted. I'll be back. read more

Food and service is great, and I love catfish Fridays. Thanks for all the good meals! read more

Delicious food! Charming. I'm addicted to the meatloaf po' boy sandwich. Note: along with beef, it also contains pork/bacon. I also like the catfish (Fridays only) and red beans and rice. They have Boudain sausage balls on Tuesdays. They have a prepared meal case if you want to reheat a homestyle meal at home. Their prices are FAIR! Their kitchen hours differ from the store hours. Kitchen cooks like 11:30A-3:00P. read more

Friday is the only day for a catfish po-boy and it is always perfect, moist, flakey, and perfectly seasoned They put the comfort in comfort foods like Mac & cheese, fries and burgers. From placing your order with one son at the cash register to, dropping of your slip with the other son to picking up your food this family business rocks service. The entire shop is an homage to the Big Easy, duck hunting and the like. read more

What a cool stop! Upon pulling up I could tell this place is beloved by the locals. I was greeted right away by the nicest young man. He helped me with the menu and gave great suggestions. The market seems to be run by a dad and his two sons. If only I could marry into this family. You order at the counter and then walk your slip back to the kitchen. They've done a great job making the stop homey and welcoming. Now to the goods... if they have the banana bread buy it! Best 3$ I have ever spent. I ordered the cheese burger plain and it was so crispy! The bun was fresh and the cheese tasty. The Potato salad that was suggested was rich, very creamy and full of a delicious mustard flavor. If you find yourself nearby do yourself a favor and stop in. The front is a market with fishing supplies, snacks, beer and grab and go options. read more

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This place is phenomenal. The service is wonderful amazing friendly family. The food is to die for a booty and balls are my absolute favorite. The catfish is so delicious and all the food is fresh and flavorful. This is a gem of Valley Park anytime you're nearby coming here is a must. read more

I really was pleasantly surprised of the food and atmosphere. I had a meatloaf poor boy. The guy at entrance gave us the run down and said what was popular. I loved the bread and the meatloaf was moist and very flavorful. Friend had the pork belly blt and loved it. We shared fries which were standard seasoned and were good. The dessert was super yummy. Some type of super dark chocolate cake egg with ganache and buttercream inside. The outside was fun and rolled in colored sugars. It was super yummy and I so wanted more. We will be back. Plenty of room to sit and eat your lunch as well. read more

We tried this to get food for our friend Sally and it is now on my list. Good New Orleans food that is home cooked and authentic. The red beans and rice was a great dish as were the chicken wraps. While I could not change my schedule to eat then, I will be back. I asked about a Poor boy, fully dressed, the chef knew exactly what was asking for. read more

We grabbed lunch from the Duck In Market on a Saturday. I really was hoping to come on here and rave about it, because it's close to home and the menu sounded delicious, unfortunately I can't quite do it. I ordered the pork belly po' boy (pork belly and bacon fully dressed). First, the good: the bread is authentic po' boy roll, the bacon is very good and plentiful. Now the unfortunate part. We got home and could find no pork belly. The bacon was on it, and if it had been labeled as a BLT po' boy I would be singing its praises right now because it was tasty, but when you're expecting pork belly, it's disappointing. My husband ordered the Hog Wild burger, billed as pork - beef - bacon. He only got beef. It was very disappointing. The red beans were good, the gumbo, too. We might give them another shot, but it will take some convincing for my husband. The service was fine and we weren't looking for much ambiance in a convenience store. read more

Very cool little spot in valley park with amazing food. The chicken lollipops are delicious. But the hog wild burger is my favorite. They blend pork, bacon and beef into the patty and you just can't beat it. It's better than Freddie's or Culver's or any other fast food place by a mile. And I'm a burger expert so you can trust me on that. Haven't had a chance to try the baked goods but they look fantastic too. I'll be back here to try more goodies for sure. read more

First time visiting this cute, comfortable place. The young man at the front counter said he is the son of the owner. Very helpful and personable. Food was ordered and came out quickly. No pretenses here. Come in and chill. We will be back. Hidden gem read more

This is an awesome little spot to get some food. I'd driven past it numerous times but never stopped in. A coworker recently mentioned this place to me and then today a different coworker asked if I wanted to try it. I can definitely say I'm glad we decided to go there. They have a limited menu somewhat and the kitchen is only open from 11:30 - 3pm (don't quote me on that). Almost all of it is made from scratch but the bread is from New Orleans. I got the chicken finger poor boy, red beans and rice and blueberry banana bread. Right after I ordered the chicken finger poor boy I started to doubt my choice since chicken fingers are normally pretty boring. However I will say that wasn't the case with this sandwich. None of the flavors were overpowering the others and the chicken was just right. Really good as were the red beans and rice. All three items were very good and I will definitely go back to this "hidden gem" sometime. I'd recommend it to anyone else as well. read more

Hidden gem. Always an amazing lunch option. Also a great place for unexpected gifts and novelties!

I had the pork belly po boy suggested by the really nice young man behind the register and it did not disappoint. Really nice neighborhood mom and pop store and will be going back to try other menu items. Got the red beans and rice for a side and it was excellent. Also got some fried chicken and chicken thibedeaux to eat later. read more

Duck In Market - Pork belly po boy and red beans and rice. - Convenience Stores Near Me - Valley Park, Missouri

OK, now I have had 3 different Po'boys (chicken, fish, and turkey, all dressed), and they were all great (bread fantastic). I have also had their burgers(3oz. Each patty ($4.75, $6.00 Dbl), and they are "griddle burgers"(crispy edges, your choice of cheese)....fantastic. Their fries are awesome, and if you like heat, try the voodoo pasta salad (best I have ever had). Family run. #supportlocal #awesomeeats read more

I have been to Duck In Market twice now. This is a quirky place and a great example of somewhere I never would have known about had I not seen it on Yelp. It's essentially a little quick shop or market but there is a kitchen in the back and they are turning out some really delicious food. The first time I got an order of gumbo and an order of red beans and rice to go. I thought the red beans and rice was very good but I didn't care too much for the gumbo. It was filé style and had tons of celery in it. I don't care for celery and I felt like that's all I was eating. On my second visit I ordered the Hog Wild Burger with pepper jack cheese. The patty is made with pork, beef, and bacon. It is a thin smash burger with very crispy edges and had a great porky flavor. This place is tucked away in what I guess is downtown Valley Park (near the post office if that helps you) and really if you know you know but it's highly unlikely you'd know it is there. Next time I am going to try the pork belly po'boy. You order and pay at the front register and then hand your ticket to the kitchen and they make your food. It's a family who runs it. It looks like you could send a UPS package from there as well! Go support this quirky local family business! Oh and order that Hog Wild Burger! read more

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I have eaten here several times and have loved each visit. Smash burgers and Cajun food at their best. This place is a throwback to a different time. Authentic food made the way you wish food was still made. The staff are friendly (mostly or all family) and the food cannot be beat. The interior decorating will have you looking around longer than you planned. I recently had a party catered by The Duck In this past weekend and it was fantastic!! The group of 50+ was so impressed with the food. Incredible jambalaya, po boys, every piece of fruit was perfectly ripe, the veggies were excellent, down to the asparagus spears, and great chicken tenders for the kids (not typical restaurant tenders either)! The photos on their web site don't do their food justice. This may be an easy place to miss as you drive around the area/West County, but make sure not to miss it. You will be glad you ducked in. read more

Fried bologna might be the best sandwich I've ever had. Sub pepper Jack. There guy at the front is cool. One time there was a girl she was also nice. read more

The real deal if you love an awesome sandwich. Bread was super soft. Had the fried bologna. Gumbo was delicious as well. read more

Duck In Market - Convenience Stores Near Me - Valley Park, Missouri

Small, unassuming convenience store combined with a restaurant featuring Louisianna cuisine. Clean and well kept with friendly staff, reasonable prices. Plenty of tables and booths for those who want to sit down and dine in. I had the gumbo over rice, the gumbo was flavorful and chock full of okra and andouille sausage. Not super spicy but you can feel a bit of heat afterwards. The chicken leg lollipops looked delicious, I will have to try some on my next visit. One nice feature was the assortment of bottled soda's not usually found in these parts, give the Taylor's (from Texas) Key Lime soda a try, it's really good. I am looking forward to my next vist! read more

We have started picking up lunch at this spot about once a week. Our family has been loving it, toddlers included, so we had them cater a party this past weekend. We got the Carolina Grilled chicken, chicken tenders, red beans and rice, Mac and cheese, and fruit platter. Everything was excellent. We got compliments from all. Will definitely be returning for lunch and catering regularly. read more

Duck In Market - Carolina grilled chicken, red beans and rice, fruit platters, chicken tenders, Mac and cheese. Happy bellies at our party! - Convenience Stores Near Me - Valley Park, Missouri

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The food is excellent. They make it from scratch. The Fried Bologna is the best hands down. The desserts are tasty

I've never had a chef apologize for food I liked before because he thought it could have been better. Go there twice and they will remember your name. Awesome family and awesome place. read more

Great food- all the poor boys are good. Unique menu. Meat loaf poor boy is yummy. The bread is outstanding. Fish poor boys on Fridays are my favorite. Caution - The fish is a little spicy but that's the way I like it. read more

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My son suggested we try the takeout at Duck In. We didn't know what to expect, but we were pleasantly surprised. Friday's fried catfish PoBoy was perfectly authentic, fried half chicken was unique and super fresh and moist, Mac-n-cheese wand cheesy mashed potatoes were great, meatloaf poboy was tangy, sweet and juicy. Very helpful and friendly family business. Definitely will be on our future rotation! read more

A very unique experience. I decided to go there after a Facebook post about their fried baloney sandwich. I had not had one since I was a kid. It is the best ever. Actually amazing. The place is truly a small market run by a father and two sons, two of which are trained chefs specializing in Cajun dishes and cook in the back of the market. I also had the chicken which was also fantastic. Tried the gumbo but was disappointed. Can't win them all, I guess. I'll be back, but the downside is they quit serving food around 3:30 in the afternoon. The market stays open till later. But recommend trying it for lunch if near Valley Park read more

Wow. The fried bologna sandwich with the works is an amazing creation. Don't go in thinking it's just a couple of pieces of thick slice bologna on some bread. This sandwich is a masterpiece. Sides are awesome too. Seek this place out. read more

Got the hog wild...delicious. Also got the fried bologna Sandy's and it's on point!! A really good Family run business! I will be returning. read more

This place never fails to blow me away! Authentic Po boys, delicious gumbo, great boudin, and friendly service! The guys working here are always friendly and you can't beat the prices! My only complaint is the kitchen is lunch only lol. If you haven't eaten here yet, you need to fix that ASAP! read more

this was a quick little stop on our road trip and nothing like we expected, but boy was it delicious!! the menu is limited on saturdays, but don't let that stop you from trying the hog wild burger and tater tots! the food was amazing, the hospitality was welcoming, and the atmosphere was neat. it also has a convenience store inside with many snack and drink options to grab. worth the stop! read more

Food is fantastic and made fresh daily with rotating specials. The Po' Boys are awesome and so are the desserts. Great hole in the wall place. read more